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The state got 25 reports about Marissa Kennedy’s family. It didn’t confirm abuse until she died.

The state agency charged with ensuring children’s safety received 25 reports about Marissa Kennedy and her family in the 16 months leading up to her February 2018 murder. But it didn’t confirm her stepfather and mother were abusing her until she was dead. Read More

Live blog: 14 regional champions will be crowned today

Federal drug agents review Milbridge doctor’s narcotic prescribing practices

Explained: Sharon Kennedy’s 48-year murder sentence

Two die in separate snowmobile crashes on Friday

Saturday’s schedule, scores from the Maine high school basketball tournament

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Marissa Kennedy’s mother sentenced to 48 years for girl’s murder

‘We Quit’ sign on Family Dollar store in Corinth signals problems

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BatBnB is coming to Maine

Designed to hold up to 100 bats, the state-of-the-art bat house was recently won by Kennebec Estuary Land Trust in an online competition for nonprofits devoted to bat conservation. Read More

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POLL QUESTION

Expect to see The Cat back in Bar Harbor this June

Seasonal ferry service between Maine and Nova Scotia will resume for the first time since 2009 by June 26 — or a few weeks earlier, if renovations to a Bar Harbor terminal take less time than expected. Read More

DAILY BRIEF

Presidential campaigns make Maine organizing push ahead of March 3 primary

As the presidential primary nears, this weekend is a pivotal one for Democratic campaigns organizing in Maine. Read More

2020 Maine high school basketball tournament brackets

Check out the latest standings across all classes for the 2020 Maine high school basketball tournament. Read More

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From the courtside, pep bands bring life into the arena at tourney time

The special ingredient that gives the basketball tournaments held each February at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor their infectiously positive atmosphere is the horn blowers and drum smashers assembled courtside. Read More

POLL QUESTION

CMP’s Spanish owner wants to ‘move’ past problems, exec says during Maine visit

In the face of mounting criticism of Central Maine Power Co., an executive at the Spanish company that owns CMP said he is pleased with its financial performance and wants to focus on the future. Read More

Virginia family struck by a Valentine’s Day double homicide has Hancock County roots

A family with Hancock County roots is at the center of a Valentine’s Day double homicide in which a teenager allegedly fatally shot his mother and brother, and wounded his father. Read More

GEORGE'S OUTDOOR NEWS

This wonderful book will make you hungry

Given that I love food and Downeast Maine, when I saw the book title, A Culinary History of Downeast Maine, I quickly ordered a copy. And I’ve got to say author Sharon Joyce did a wonderful job with this book. Sharon starts us off hundreds of years ago with the… Read More

JOHN HOLYOKE

We want to hear your Maine mountain lion stories

Uttering the words “mountain lion” in Maine is roughly akin to shouting “fire” in a crowded movie theater. Let’s just say that both get a predictable reaction. Read More

1-MINUTE ADVENTURES

You can follow this snowy coastal trail to expansive ocean views

At Lookout Rock and two other open areas on the hill, hikers are rewarded with stunning views of the nearby Eggemoggin Reach. Read More

Read what DHHS knew about Marissa Kennedy’s family before she died

It offers the public its first look at the department's involvement with Marissa Kennedy's family before her death. Read More

Maine man accused of driving under the influence after Rochester crash

Waldo County jury finds unlicensed contractor guilty of theft

Man showing off gun accidentally shoots himself

Man who threatened to bring AR-15 to Maine Walmart pleads guilty

Man accused of stabbing 2 at weekend Old Orchard Beach party

EDITORIALS

Vote no on Question 1. Don’t let preventable diseases make a comeback.

Simply put, vaccines work. They have saved tens of thousands of lives in America. Read More

LETTERS

Saturday, February 22, 2020: Trump’s budget proposal, one family and community at a time, no one is exempt from the law

GEORGE DANBY | EDITORIAL CARTOONIST

Hologram tour

OPINION

A ‘no’ vote on Question 1 will protect vulnerable children like my daughter

OPINION

2020 election is a choice between democracy and Putinism

EDITORIALS

Maine lawmakers should ensure full spectrum of family planning services remains available

Southern Aroostook beats Deer Isle-Stonington for 3rd straight D North girls title

The two-time defending state champion Warriors (21-0) will play Saturday, Feb. 29, against the winner of the Class D South championship game between Greenville and Valley at the Augusta Civic Center. Read More

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Caribou-Ellsworth, Easton-Machias meet in boys title matchups

Calais’ Maddy McVicar among trio of UMaine players to be honored on Seniors Day

It’s Waterville-Hermon, Warriors-Mariners for North B, D crowns

UMaine women set to host league leader Stony Brook

UMaine men cruise to Hockey East victory over Vermont

Camp CaPella readying for annual Polar Dip fundraising event

Mainers are gearing up to strip and expose themselves to the freezing temps of Phillips Lake at this year’s annual Camp CaPella Polar Dip later this month. On Saturday, Feb. 29, the public is invited to Camp CaPella’s 13th annual Polar Dip fundraiser. Proceeds from… Read More

All Saints students in Bangor to be ‘good eggs’ to help Haitian children during Lent

Greater Fort Kent Area Chamber of Commerce and Husson University sign MBA incentive agreement

Complete the Seats! campaign begins

Winter Harbor Historical Society 125th birthday celebration

February Foraging: Looking ahead – Sweet water!

What it’s like to go ice fishing in Maine

How to ski bike

Flying down the Camden toboggan chute

BANGOR METRO

Why you should head north to the St. John Valley

A pleasure drive through the St. John Valley should not be a rush job. You want to take time to soak up all the history, culture, cuisine, scenery and recreation the region has to offer. Read More